About
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State license #LH 00009743 and received my master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University in 2001. My primary interests are working with adult individuals, couples, and parent/infant dyads. I am particularly interested in the study of developmental trauma and how it plays out relationally. I draw on concepts from relational, object relations and contemporary psychoanalytic theories, in addition to current evidence based treatments from research in neurobiology, human development, and congnitive behavioral methodologies. My private practice is located in the Ballard neighborhood of northwest Seattle.
In addition to my practice, I offer ongoing consultation and supervision to therapists. I am a current member and former board member of the Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study. I am also a member in the following organizations: Div. 39 of the American Psychological Association, International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, and the Northern California Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology. In addition to seeing patients in my private practice I also enjoy writing and presenting professionally.
I specialize in the following:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Bipolar Disorder
- Adult growth & development
- Grief and loss
- ADHD
- Couples and relational issues
- Parent infant attachment
- Prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety
Certifications:
Parent Infant Psychotherapy Certification, NW Center for Object Relations
Psychobiological Approach To Couples Therapy - Level 1 and Level 2
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy - CORE skills
Washington State Approved Supervisor
Insurance:
I am an out-of-network provider on all insurance plans. If you would like to use your insurance for your therapy you will need to contact your insurance company prior to our first session to find out what the coverage is for out-of-network providers. The financial agreement for payment for therapy is between you and me, not between me and your insurance company. Payment for therapy is made at the time of service directly to me. At this time I accept payment in cash or check. Upon request I will provide you with a monthly statement that you can use to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.